Oak Lawn, Illinois vs. Big Sandy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sandy, Texas is 22.2% cheaper than Oak Lawn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,911 in Big Sandy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sandy, Texas is cheaper than Oak Lawn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Big Sandy
than in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak Lawn, IL vs. Big Sandy, TX
Compared to Oak Lawn, Big Sandy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower